Summer Camp at Alcuin Montessori School: June 7 - August 13, 2021
2022 Summer Camp Information will be shared in February.
Have your children experience "Fun with a Purpose!" this summer at Alcuin Montessori School. Take advantage of an enjoyable summer program that provides the rewards of a Montessori approach to learning with a big helping of summer fun. Whether your child is new to Montessori or a pro, this camp is a great way for them to discover, learn and grow in a safe and fun environment.
We will offer three options:
Half-Day, 9:00 a.m. to Noon for Primary
Half-Day, 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Primary
Full-Day, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Primary and Elementary
All children must bring their own lunch and two masks. Families signing up for camp must read our electronic handbook with camp rules (including all COVID-19 regulations, subject to change as deemed necessary) and sign the waiver prior to the start of camp.
Cost:
Primary
$225 for half-day
$350 for full-day
Elementary
$375 for full-day
The price includes field trips
Registration:
Download sign-up form and you may either mail it in, or drop it off. A 50% deposit is required with all registrations. Unfortunately, registration forms will not be processed without payment, and spaces will not be held.
Download registration form.
Have your children experience "Fun with a Purpose!" this summer at Alcuin Montessori School. Take advantage of an enjoyable summer program that provides the rewards of a Montessori approach to learning with a big helping of summer fun. Whether your child is new to Montessori or a pro, this camp is a great way for them to discover, learn and grow in a safe and fun environment.
We will offer three options:
Half-Day, 9:00 a.m. to Noon for Primary
Half-Day, 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Primary
Full-Day, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Primary and Elementary
All children must bring their own lunch and two masks. Families signing up for camp must read our electronic handbook with camp rules (including all COVID-19 regulations, subject to change as deemed necessary) and sign the waiver prior to the start of camp.
Cost:
Primary
$225 for half-day
$350 for full-day
Elementary
$375 for full-day
The price includes field trips
Registration:
Download sign-up form and you may either mail it in, or drop it off. A 50% deposit is required with all registrations. Unfortunately, registration forms will not be processed without payment, and spaces will not be held.
Download registration form.
Primary Sessions (Ages 3-6)
Primary camps are half- or full-day
Session 1: June 7th-11th - Simple Machines AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Learn how simple machines can make work and life much more easy. From levers to pulleys to inclined planes, the children will experiment with all these and more. Great opportunity to let your imagination run wild as students discover the exciting applications of mechanical engineering! Led by Mr. Mike
Session 2: June 14th-18th - Rules of the Game AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Learn the basic rules and strategies of some sports we know and love. How many strikes for an out in baseball? What is the box in front of a goal in soccer for? How many periods in hockey? Where did basketball get its start? All these questions and more answered as we explore the world of sports and the rules that make the sport unique! Led by Mr. Mike
Session 3: June 21st-25th - H2O AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Summer fun in the sun equals water---and lots of it. The children will learn about the water cycle, study how much salt and freshwater is on earth, conduct fun experiments, and talk about what we can do to conserve and protect our rivers, lakes and oceans. And yes, we will get wet! Led by Mr. Mike
NO CAMP: June 28th-July 2nd
Session 4: July 6th-9th (Four-day camp week) - Bugs! AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
If you think bugs are wonderfully cool, weird and interesting, this is the camp for you! We’ll explore bugs of all kinds and get creepy crawly. Led by Mrs. Dominguez
Session 5: July 12th-16th - Young Poets AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Poetry is an amazing way to express feelings, sounds, rhythms and creativity. Fun hands on projects will bring words to life. Led by Mrs. O
Session 6: July 19th-23rd - Dinosaurland AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Children are fascinated with dinosaurs. We will learn about these ancient reptiles and this period in our history by becoming paleontologists. Led by Mrs. O
Session 7: July 26th-30th - Look Up AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Exploring planets, black holes, gravity, meteor showers. Science can be super fun! Led by Mrs. O
Session 8: Aug 2nd-6th - Tiny Tinkerers AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Does your child like to imagine, create, and build? In this camp they will have the opportunity to use a variety of materials to build, create and explore. They can let their imagination run wild! Led by Alcuin Staff
Session 9: Aug 9th-13th- Final Hoorah! AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Summer is coming to a close, so let’s celebrate what is left of it with classic summer fun! Let’s spend time outside, playing in water, soaking in the heat and sun. Let’s play with friends until we are exhausted! That’s what summer is all about. Led by Alcuin Staff
Download registration form.
Primary camps are half- or full-day
Session 1: June 7th-11th - Simple Machines AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Learn how simple machines can make work and life much more easy. From levers to pulleys to inclined planes, the children will experiment with all these and more. Great opportunity to let your imagination run wild as students discover the exciting applications of mechanical engineering! Led by Mr. Mike
Session 2: June 14th-18th - Rules of the Game AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Learn the basic rules and strategies of some sports we know and love. How many strikes for an out in baseball? What is the box in front of a goal in soccer for? How many periods in hockey? Where did basketball get its start? All these questions and more answered as we explore the world of sports and the rules that make the sport unique! Led by Mr. Mike
Session 3: June 21st-25th - H2O AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Summer fun in the sun equals water---and lots of it. The children will learn about the water cycle, study how much salt and freshwater is on earth, conduct fun experiments, and talk about what we can do to conserve and protect our rivers, lakes and oceans. And yes, we will get wet! Led by Mr. Mike
NO CAMP: June 28th-July 2nd
Session 4: July 6th-9th (Four-day camp week) - Bugs! AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
If you think bugs are wonderfully cool, weird and interesting, this is the camp for you! We’ll explore bugs of all kinds and get creepy crawly. Led by Mrs. Dominguez
Session 5: July 12th-16th - Young Poets AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Poetry is an amazing way to express feelings, sounds, rhythms and creativity. Fun hands on projects will bring words to life. Led by Mrs. O
Session 6: July 19th-23rd - Dinosaurland AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Children are fascinated with dinosaurs. We will learn about these ancient reptiles and this period in our history by becoming paleontologists. Led by Mrs. O
Session 7: July 26th-30th - Look Up AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Exploring planets, black holes, gravity, meteor showers. Science can be super fun! Led by Mrs. O
Session 8: Aug 2nd-6th - Tiny Tinkerers AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Does your child like to imagine, create, and build? In this camp they will have the opportunity to use a variety of materials to build, create and explore. They can let their imagination run wild! Led by Alcuin Staff
Session 9: Aug 9th-13th- Final Hoorah! AM and FULL DAY ARE FULL - ONLY PM Available
Summer is coming to a close, so let’s celebrate what is left of it with classic summer fun! Let’s spend time outside, playing in water, soaking in the heat and sun. Let’s play with friends until we are exhausted! That’s what summer is all about. Led by Alcuin Staff
Download registration form.
Elementary Sessions (Ages 6-12)
All elementary camps are full-day only
Session 1: June 7th-11th - Creative Textiles CAMP FULL
Let your creativity soar as you learn to “draw" and create unique collages with threads, dyes and fabric! Folk art and traditional textile designs from a wide range of cultures will provide the inspiration for many of the techniques explored in the class. We will focus on hand sewing as we learn a variety of stitching, embroidery and appliqué design methods. Come ready to adapt your original ideas to an assortment of stitchery and textile dying projects, including pillows, small gifts, soft sculpture and cuddly companions! Led by Mrs. Sophia
Session 2: June 14th-18th - Architecture, Planning and Design CAMP FULL
Come celebrate the architecture of Chicago and Oak Park in this hands-on summer camp! We will design projects, draw plans, create architecture models, 3D designs, and keep an architecture journal as we talk about city planning and the natural and built environment. We will meet local architects, learn about local landmarks, and take field trips to Oak Park and Chicago sites of interest. Led by Mrs. Sophia
Session 3: June 21st-25th - Around the World Limited Space Available
Let's travel around the globe! Come explore the world where we will discover and learn songs, foods, crafts, games, and other fun facts about countries around the world. Led by Ms. Heather
NO CAMP: June 28th-July 2nd
Session 4: July 6th-9th (Four-day camp week) - Nature Hunt CAMP FULL
Get to know our local habitat through a week of nature scavenger hunts, crafts, games, and fun activities! Led by Ms. Claire
Session 5: July 12th-16th - Let’s Make a Music Video! CAMP FULL
Dust off your dancing shoes and bust out your glitter-gear, because we're making a music video! Campers will plan, design, and film their own original music video. The week will culminate with a (virtual) red carpet premiere! Led by Ms. Claire
Session 6: July 19th-23rd - Fishing 101 CAMP FULL
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box! Join in on learning the basics of how to fish and beyond. Tuesday through Friday there will be a field trip to a fishing spot in the Chicago area. Led by Mrs. Nicole
Session 7: July 26th-30th - Trail Blazers CAMP FULL
If your shoes are made for walking, biking or rollerblading, and you enjoy the outdoors, this is the camp for you! You must be able to use any equipment you bring. See you on the trails! Led by Mrs. Dominguez
Session 8: Aug 2nd-6th - Cartographer Camp CAMP FULL
Have you ever wondered how to make a map? People who make maps are called cartographers. In this camp you will learn how to make a variety of maps, including one of the Alcuin neighborhood! Led by Mrs. Nicole
Session 9: Aug 9th-13th - Forest Preserve Explorers CAMP FULL
Do you love playing in the woods? If so, this camp is for you! Each day we will explore a different forest preserve in the area and see all that it has to offer! Led by Mrs. Nicole
Download registration form.
All elementary camps are full-day only
Session 1: June 7th-11th - Creative Textiles CAMP FULL
Let your creativity soar as you learn to “draw" and create unique collages with threads, dyes and fabric! Folk art and traditional textile designs from a wide range of cultures will provide the inspiration for many of the techniques explored in the class. We will focus on hand sewing as we learn a variety of stitching, embroidery and appliqué design methods. Come ready to adapt your original ideas to an assortment of stitchery and textile dying projects, including pillows, small gifts, soft sculpture and cuddly companions! Led by Mrs. Sophia
Session 2: June 14th-18th - Architecture, Planning and Design CAMP FULL
Come celebrate the architecture of Chicago and Oak Park in this hands-on summer camp! We will design projects, draw plans, create architecture models, 3D designs, and keep an architecture journal as we talk about city planning and the natural and built environment. We will meet local architects, learn about local landmarks, and take field trips to Oak Park and Chicago sites of interest. Led by Mrs. Sophia
Session 3: June 21st-25th - Around the World Limited Space Available
Let's travel around the globe! Come explore the world where we will discover and learn songs, foods, crafts, games, and other fun facts about countries around the world. Led by Ms. Heather
NO CAMP: June 28th-July 2nd
Session 4: July 6th-9th (Four-day camp week) - Nature Hunt CAMP FULL
Get to know our local habitat through a week of nature scavenger hunts, crafts, games, and fun activities! Led by Ms. Claire
Session 5: July 12th-16th - Let’s Make a Music Video! CAMP FULL
Dust off your dancing shoes and bust out your glitter-gear, because we're making a music video! Campers will plan, design, and film their own original music video. The week will culminate with a (virtual) red carpet premiere! Led by Ms. Claire
Session 6: July 19th-23rd - Fishing 101 CAMP FULL
Grab your fishing pole and tackle box! Join in on learning the basics of how to fish and beyond. Tuesday through Friday there will be a field trip to a fishing spot in the Chicago area. Led by Mrs. Nicole
Session 7: July 26th-30th - Trail Blazers CAMP FULL
If your shoes are made for walking, biking or rollerblading, and you enjoy the outdoors, this is the camp for you! You must be able to use any equipment you bring. See you on the trails! Led by Mrs. Dominguez
Session 8: Aug 2nd-6th - Cartographer Camp CAMP FULL
Have you ever wondered how to make a map? People who make maps are called cartographers. In this camp you will learn how to make a variety of maps, including one of the Alcuin neighborhood! Led by Mrs. Nicole
Session 9: Aug 9th-13th - Forest Preserve Explorers CAMP FULL
Do you love playing in the woods? If so, this camp is for you! Each day we will explore a different forest preserve in the area and see all that it has to offer! Led by Mrs. Nicole
Download registration form.
